Billy Eugene Powers

Billy Eugene Powers 87, of Anderson, passed away on April 24, 2023, at his daughter's residence following an extended illness. He was surrounded by those that loved him as he found peace and gained his wings. He was born on September 12, 1935, in Hazard, Kentucky, and resided most of his life in Anderson, Indiana. He served his country in the U.S. Army from October 20, 1959, to February 5, 1962. He retired from the Anderson Police Department after 22 years of service. He then retired from Saint John's Health System after serving in the Security Department for 16 years. Billy had a good heart and was always ready to help anyone. He had a sense of humor that would light up an entire room. Billy was also known for his very firm handshakes. Most importantly, he loved his family more than anything. Billy is going to be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Sally Lee Powers, whom he married on December 12, 1964; daughters, Melissa Coffman (Kenny Miles), Anderson and Tamara Hayes (Spencer), Greenwood; grandchildren, Tyler Branford, Samantha Branford, Chase Hayes, Cassidy Hayes, Hunter Coffman, and Brogan Coffman; great-grandchildren, Cambrey Branford, and Charlotte Moore; and several nieces and nephews. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Elizabeth (Holland) Powers; brothers, Mitch and Cecil Powers; sisters, Fern Davis and Bonnie Robinson; and a niece, Tracy Davis Breece. Billy and his family would also like to give their thanks and appreciation to the hospice staff at Paradigm Health as they showed so much love and caring during the last three months of his life. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson. Visitation will also be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Funeral services will follow visitation at 11:00 am, with Bob Bell officiating. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the COPD Foundation, https://www.copdfoundation.org/Ways-to-Give/Donate/Tribute-Giving.aspx or to the Dementia Society, www.DementiaSociety.org/donate. www.loosecares.com.

Billy Eugene Powers

September 12, 1935 - April 24, 2023